How to Earn DoorDash Points (Complete Guide!)
If you haven’t used DoorDash in a long time, you’ve probably heard of DoorDash Points and wondered how to earn them. You may also want to know more details on how to use them and what they are for.
Basically, DoorDash allows customers to Dashcom membership. These points can be used for discounts on food and delivery fees when you order food through DoorDash.
Read on to learn more about what DoorDash points are, how to use them, and how to check your DoorDash point balance online.
What are DoorDash Points?
DoorDash points are points earned by DoorDash customers. These points can be used on DoorDash orders for discounts on food and delivery charges.
Credits can be earned in a number of ways. The most common way to earn points on DoorDash is through the DashPass loyalty program. DashPass members can earn 5% in DoorDash points on food delivery orders.
Other ways to earn DoorDash Points include refunds, promotional offers, or referrals. Customers can send the DoorDash link to their friends and family and earn points by getting them to sign up.
How to Refer Friends and Family to Earn DoorDash Points
You can access your referral link through the DoorDash app:
- Launch the DoorDash app on your smartphone or tablet
- Navigate to the Accounts page
- Click the “Refer a Friend” button
- Here you can view your referral code or share it directly via social media, text message or email
However, there are some limitations. Typically, clients will only earn points for the top 25 or referrals. For more information on the Referral Program, you can visit DoorDash Customer Support’s Family Referral Program page.
How to Cite Other Dashers
If you’re a DoorDash Dasher, you can refer others to be a DoorDash Bonus Dasher:
- Launch the Driver App on your smartphone or tablet
- Click on “Dash” in the main menu
- Click “Refer a Friend”
- On this screen you can view available referral bonuses, which change over time
- Choose your desired invitation
- Refer others by sending codes via social media, text message or email
Like customer referrals, Dasher referrals come with some conditions. That is, someone you refer for the Dasher program must complete 200 deliveries. People you refer will also receive a referral bonus upon completion.
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How to Use DoorDash Points
DoorDash points can be used for discounted prices on food orders. The only restriction on using DoorDash points is that they cannot be used to purchase alcohol.
These credits must be used on the DoorDash app or on the official DoorDash website. DoorDash will keep track of the credit available on your account, which will be applied at checkout.
Unfortunately, you cannot opt out of using existing DoorDash points. In other words, your points will always be automatically added to your point total at checkout. This usually covers small orders, but large orders usually have remaining costs.
However, if your order contains alcoholic beverages of any kind, the points you have will not be applied to your order. Instead, they will be applied to your next order without any alcoholic beverages.
How long does it take for DoorDash to give you points?
If you referred a friend or placed an order using DashPass, you may be wondering when your DoorDash credit will be available on your account. This may take some time, depending on how the points were added to your account.
It may take up to 24 hours for DoorDash to provide you with points. The credit will usually become available on your account after DoorDash processes it. For credits earned as refunds, this may take longer.
If you would like a DoorDash credit in return for a refunded order, additional wait time may apply, depending on how long it takes your return to process. However, the DoorDash credit will usually be returned immediately once the return has been processed.
If you wish to receive referral bonuses as a Dasher, you will need to wait until the person you referred has made 200 deliveries. How long this takes is up to them and how often they want deliveries done.
How do you get free credits on DoorDash?
Regular promotional offers and events may allow customers to earn free credits through DoorDash. The best way to capture these sounds is to focus and keep an eye on the ground.
You can earn free credit on DoorDash through promo codes, partner deals, and referrals.
There are plenty of discount and coupon sites online that offer promo codes for various services, including DoorDash. However, be careful when using such sites, as some may be scams.
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How to Check DoorDash Points Online
If you’d like to see how much credit is available on your DoorDash account, you can follow these easy steps:
- Log into the DoorDash app or tap the icon in the upper left corner
- Click on “Payment” or “Payment Methods”
- You should be able to see your available points on the confirmation screen
If you’re looking online at Doordash.com, the process is slightly different:
- Log into your account at Doordash.com
- Click on the three stacked line icons to access the menu
- Click the “Pay” button
- You should be able to see your available points on the confirmation screen
final thoughts
DoorDash Points are a great way to save money on DoorDash orders. They can be earned in a number of ways, but the most popular and common way is by spending money to become a DashPass member.
You can also earn points by referring friends to DoorDash. People you refer must spend a minimum amount on DoorDash before you can earn points, and you’ll only earn points for your first 25 referrals.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask in the comments section.
